Early Years Educator

Respond!; Dublin; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 23 days

Training assistance

Maternity leave pay

Sick pay

Employee assistance program

Purchasing schemes

Attendance bonus holidays

Fertility support leave

Early pregnancy loss leave

Job summary

Respond! is seeking an Early Years’ Educator for Respond Early Years’ Service, Island Key, East Wall, Dublin. This full-time permanent role offers 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri, and pays €15.41–€19.09 per hour, with a focus on high-quality play-based education under Aistear and Síolta.

You will guide and supervise children, observe development, and collaborate with a caring team to provide a safe, inclusive learning environment. Garda vetting is required during recruitment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of FETAC Level 5 in Early Years Education.
• Experience of working in early years.
• Garda Vetting will be required as part of the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• Follow service policies and procedures at all times.
• Conduct observations and learning stories for all children.
• Organise materials reflecting children's emerging interests and abilities.
• Implement a play-based curriculum that fosters independence and self-esteem.
• Support children's emotional, social and cognitive development.
• Assist in providing healthy snacks and accommodate dietary needs.

Skills

Quality education

Team collaboration

Initiative

Communication skills

Professional disposition

Flexibility

Education

FETAC Level 5 in Early Years Education

Job description

Location: On site / Respond Early Years’ Service, Island Key, East Wall
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Childcare | Childcare Practitioners
Hourly Salary range:from € 15.41 to € 19.09

Are you passionate about early childhood education and looking for a meaningful role in a purpose-driven organisation? At Respond, we believe in creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where children can thrive, and staff can grow. Our aim is to deliver high-quality, play-based education that makes a real difference. If you’re ready to bring your skills, creativity, and care to our service then we want to hear from you!

Respond is committed to equal employment and growing a diverse workforce. If you do not “tick every box” there are likely other valuable attributes and skills that you have, that would make you a great fit for the organisation. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, nationalities, genders and from anyone who has historically faced social exclusion. If you feel this role is for you, then please apply.

Role: Early Years’ Educator

Location: Respond Early Years’ Service, Island Key, East Wall

Reporting to: Early Years’ Service Manager

Terms: 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri)

Contract: full-time Permanent

Salary scale: €15.41- €19.09 per hour

(Please note that offers are typically made at the beginning to mid-range of the advertised salary, based on skills and experience)

• Annual leave of 23 days plus additional company days
• Further education and training assistance
• Maternity Leave pay
• Sick pay
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee Purchasing Schemes
• 100% Attendance Bonus Holidays
• Fertility Support Leave
• Early Pregnancy Loss Leave

Job Purpose:

To act as a positive role model and be responsible for delivering and implementing a high-quality play-based curriculum under the guidance of the national quality frameworks Aistear and Síolta both indoors and outdoors. To, guide, observe, stimulate and supervise children in a safe and caring environment as part of the childcare team.

Responsibilities

• To follow the policies and procedures of the service at all times.
• To conduct observation and learning stories for all children.
• Organise materials and resources to ensure that they reflect the children’s emerging interests and abilities.
• To implement a play based curriculum that encourages independence and fosters the growth of self-esteem within all children.
• To support children’s emotional, social and cognitive development.
• To assist in providing healthy snacks that meet children's growing needs and reflect variations in culture or dietary requirements.
• To develop and support parental involvement strategies that enhance children’s learning experiences.
• Ensuring that the welfare of children is paramount in accordance with Children First; National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children.
• Promote the services in the local community and broader area to assist and support the quality and sustainability of the service.
• To perform other reasonable and relevant duties as may be required from time to time.

Person Specification

• Commitment to high quality early education.
• The ability to work in collaboration with a dedicated team.
• Highly motivated to work on own initiative.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A professional and enthusiastic disposition.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development.
• Garda Vetting will be required as part of the recruitment process on an ongoing basis.

Qualification & Experience:

• A minimum of FETAC Level 5 in Early Years Education.
• Experience of working in early years.